Parepisparis excusata
Common NameParepisparis excusata
Scientific NameParepisparis excusata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsbrown, pink, dark brown
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various broadleaf trees/shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike all moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are likely 'inchworms' typical of the Geometridae family.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its broad, angular wings with a mottled brown and pinkish pattern, featuring irregular dark brown markings and wavy lines. Its specific coloration and wing shape, combined with its Southeast Asian range, are key.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, somewhat angular wings. Its forewings are mottled light brown and pinkish with irregular dark brown patches and wavy transverse lines, while the hindwings show more prominent pinkish hues.
